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Accessories for DVA
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety accessories are essential for your protection in the mountains. The helmet is a crucial piece of equipment, offering protection against impacts and falls. Modern helmets often feature advanced technologies such as MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System), which improves protection against oblique impacts. Protective gloves, reinforced at the knuckles and palms, are also essential to protect your hands from injury and friction. For activities such as mountaineering or rock climbing, UIAA-certified harnesses and ropes are a must, guaranteeing optimum safety thanks to their strength and reliability.
Navigation and Communication Accessories
Navigation and communication are crucial aspects of mountain safety. A hiking GPS or a connected watch with GPS function are essential tools for finding your way around difficult terrain and avoiding getting lost. The most advanced models also offer additional functions such as altimeter, barometer and compass. Two-way communication radios (walkie-talkies) are also very useful for keeping in touch with your group or calling for help in an emergency. For expeditions in remote areas, a satellite communication device, such as a satellite phone or a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), can save lives by alerting help wherever you are.
Rescue and First Aid Systems
To cope with emergency situations, it's crucial to have the right rescue and first aid systems. A compact, well-equipped first-aid kit is an essential part of your equipment. It should contain dressings, bandages, disinfectants, as well as specific tools such as scissors, tweezers and a survival blanket. Probes and snow shovels are essential equipment for ski touring or winter mountaineering, enabling you to locate and quickly free a buried person in the event of an avalanche. In addition, an avalanche transceiver (ARVA) is crucial for quickly locating buried people. Finally, proper training in the use of this rescue equipment is just as important to ensure its effectiveness in real-life situations.
